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If the Ring had fallen back into Sauron’s hands, the primary consequence would be the overwhelming enhancement of the Nazgûl’s powers. Tolkien illustrates that the Nazgûl, even in their diminished state, posed significant threats. Yet, should they regain the Ring, they would become even more fearsome, even able to challenge the likes of Aragorn and Gandalf directly — who themselves would be diminished without their Elvish Rings in play.